POWDERKEG ARE FREEDOM-LOVING BEER OBSESSIVES CARVING OUR OWN PATH WITH CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND DEFIANCE; THIS IS FREE-THINKING BEER

But what is Free-Thinking Beer? We look beyond the established ideas and opinions to revolutionise a style to create something fresh, interesting and always outstanding. In Cut Loose, we re-imagine a classic German-style Pilsner by pepping it up with New Zealand hops; it’s a great example of how moving past traditional techniques can elevate a beer beyond expectations. For maximum accessibility our beers are also Gluten-Free and Vegan.

Taking influences from craft beer around the world and classic European brewing, we are on a mission to create flavour-packed, easy-drinking session beers that excite craft aficionados and the casual drinker alike. We’re a small, dedicated team who have spent years honing our skills, giving us the expert brewing knowledge to break the rules with a bit of style, making the beers that really satisfy our curiosity, creativity and thirst.

The results of our endeavours speak for themselves; over the last seven years we have collected several top national and international awards and received plaudits from all corners of the beer world. No doubt, the beer is gooood. But Free-Thinking Beer doesn’t rest on past success; we always strive to make the next brew the best one, constantly learning, tweaking, adapting and upgrading to make sure that the next PK in your hand is the best it can be.

What a delightfully convivial evening we had, celebrating 10 years since the inception of Powderkeg.
We settled in at one of our favourite spots, Tabac, with friends, customers and former employees all coming by to raise a pint or three.
Black Magik blackstrap stout was on tap specially for the occasion, but it didn’t last long! Rich with coffee and treacle notes it’s drinking superbly – and will be available in 750ml bottles soon.
Trail Blazer, Hang Time, Harmony, and a new pale called Kintsugi were also flowing through the evening.
Many pints were enjoyed and it was heartwarming to be reminded of all the supporters and friends we have made along the way.
Thanks to all of our customers - we couldn`t do it without you! Cheers.

Thanks also to Sam @teyluandpartners for the beautifully moody photos. As always the rest of us forgot to take any!

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TEN TODAY!
We`re celebrating with pints of course.
Join us at Tabac, Queen st, Exeter from 6pm tonight for some decade-ance,
Black Magik, Trail Blazer and more besides.

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It`s our birthday this week, and we`re celebrating by giving away FREE PINTS!
To get yours, sign up on the link in bio and come along to Tabac, Queen St, Exeter between 6 and 10pm Tuesday 5th November.
See you there!

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POWDERKEG IS TEN

In those ten years we have produced 100 different beers! How many have you tried?

We`re holding a birthday session to celebrate - and we`re bringing along a keg of Black Magic blackstrap stout.
Come and join us at Tabac, Queen St, Exeter
Tuesday 5th November from 6pm

Your first pint is free! Just register - link in bio

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This was our brewery nearly ten years ago... just us in an empty unit with a head full of dreams.
We have been making beer for a decade, so we think that calls for some celebratory pints! Join us for our birthday session

Tabac, Queen St Exeter
Tuesday 5th November from 6pm

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It`s our TENTH BIRTHDAY!
Come and celebrate with us over - what else - a pint!
We`re bringing along a keg of Black Magic blackstrap stout fresh from the pilot kit to put some yay in the birthday.

First beer is on us - just book your free ticket - link in bio

Tabac, Queen St, Exeter
Tuesday 5th November from 6pm

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Hulk Smashed!
Our Single Malt And Single Hop green hop IPA went down a storm on the weekend - the keg at the Pig & Pickle didn`t even make it to Saturday night!

We drank one at home with friends and it was bloomin lovely. The hoppiness is so mellow and soft but comes with bags of pineapple fruitness. Lush.

Check our list of stockists, they might have one left if you`re lucky
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THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
Our new micro-batch brew is ultra limited, and fresh out for this weekend.

Hulk Smash is a green-hop IPA made with epic amounts of hops that were picked less than 24 hours before the brew.

There are just a handful of 750ml bottles of this, plus 2 mini-kegs on tap. It needs to be drunk as fresh as possible to appreciate the lush fruitiness.

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To discover more about how we made this beer, and to find your nearest stockist, head here before it`s gone!
We`ll be amazed if it`s still around on Monday.

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We are right behind the new INDIE BEER campaign which launches today.
SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) have launched this logo to help consumers identify genuinely independent beer.

Why? Because the big corporates have been `craft-washing`, which confuses consumers into thinking they`re supporting independent breweries when they`re not. Enough!
You can read our article about it here https://powderkegbeer.co.uk/hands-off-craft-why-words-matter/

Look for this symbol on bottles and cans to know if it`s properly craft. It`s replacing the previous SIBA logo which looks more like a medal.

Tbh it will take a few months for everyone to use up their old labels and get this on there but keep your eyes peeled.

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We are chuffed to announce that Cut Loose has won a Silver award at the Food Drink Devon awards!
Cut loose was the second beer we ever brewed and went on to win `Best Lager` at the IWSC Beer Awards in 2017.
It`s one of our favourite beers and inspires loyalty amongst our regulars, yet it rarely gets put on draught and we can never quite understand why. It`s got a nice punchy hop zest to it and is deliciously dry.
Available in 330 ml cans from our webshop, get yourself some silver pils right now!

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COMPETITION TIME!

Win big this autumn as we team up with 3 other awesome Devon businesses to offer one lucky subscriber a mega prize worth over £370!

Enter now to win
😋4 cases of delicious Powderkeg beer
😀 A personalised kit bag from Sails & Canvas
😊 A basket of goodies from Devon Hampers
🤗 A £100 voucher from The Day That

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Introducing our latest limited edition beer: TRAIL BLAZER 5.0%

Trail Blazer is a Red IPA, a russet rebel that boldly heads out in a malty direction, delving deep and then climbing high with bright citrus notes, before a bittersweet homecoming.

This beer is an homage to those who strike out in new directions and show us new possibilities.

As the Spanish poet Antonio Machado said:
"Traveler, there is no path.
The path is made by walking."

Go boldly forth and try our new beer .. and let us know what you think!

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